Course Summary
Marakana Apache Training course covers the details of installing and configuring the most popular Web server on the planet: Apache's httpd server.
Students will learn the details of the httpd.conf configuration file, using .htaccess files, virtual hosts, MIME and file types, URL mapping, directory indexing, performance tuning, handlers, filters, server-side includes, managing scripts, security and Apache modules.
Duration
2 days.
Objectives
Upon completion of Marakana Apache Training course, you will be able to:
- Compile and install Apache on both Windows and UNIX-type environments
- Explain the difference between Apache httpd/web server and Apache Software Foundation
- Deploy, support, and troubleshoot applications on Apache
- Navigate Apache's directory structure
- Understand Apache configuration files: httpd.conf
- Secure Apache and applications running on it
- Set up Apache for SSL
- Tune Apache's performance
Audience
Marakana Apache Training course is for web server administrators who need to be able to install, configure, tune, and secure Apache httpd Web Server.
To get the most benefit from Marakana Apache Training course, you should be familiar with the basic principles of server/system administration.
Additionally, prior exposure to any of these concepts can be helpful:
- Compilation of native programs (e.g. configuring and compiling C/C++ applications on UNIX/Linux)
- HTTP protocol (i.e., the stateless nature of HTTP, the need for sessions, HTTP methods, SSL, etc.)
Additional Notes
Marakana Apache Training course can be taught on both Windows and UNIX/Linux-type environments. The instructor covers both options during the training.
Apache™ and Tomcat™ are a trademark of The Apache Software Foundation and are used with permission.
Outline
Introduction to Apache
- History of Apache
- Overview of Apache Software Foundation
- Downloading Apache
- Installing Apache on Windows using a pre-built binary
- Installing Apache on Unix/Linux from source
- Compilation options
- Dynamic vs. static compilation of modules
- Re-compiling
- Testing Installation
Starting and Stopping Apache
- Starting/Stopping Apache on Windows
- Apache Monitor
- Apache Executable
- Windows Service
- Starting/Stopping Apache on Unix/Linux
- Apache Executable
- apachectl script
- Install Apache as a Service
Modules
- Overview of Apache Modules
- Installing Modules
The Apache Configuration Files
- The contents of the /conf directory
- The httpd.conf file
- Directives
- Sections
- The Include Directive
- The Options Directive
- The Installed Directories
The htaccess File
- Overview of .htacces files
- Configuring .htaccess
- The AllowOverride directive
- Setting directory authentication
- Allowing CGI scripts
- Performance Issues
Virtual Hosts
- Overview of Virtual Hosting
- IP-Based Virtual Hosts
- Name-based Virtual Hosts
- Port-based Virtual Hosts
- Bulk Virtual Hosting
MIME and File Types
- Overview of MIME Types
- Configuring MIME Types
- Encoding Files
- Character Sets
- Languages
URL Mapping
- Configuring Aliases
- Configuring Redirects
- The DocumentRoot Directive
- Error Documents
- Overview of mod_rewrite
Directory Indexing
- The DirectoryIndex Directive
- Fancy Indexing
- Headers and Footers
- Ignoring Files
- Searching and Sorting
Performance Tuning
- The ApacheBench Utility Program
- Tweaking the Apache Configuration
- Configuring Apache MPMs (prefork, worker, winnt)
Handlers and Filters
- Overview of Handlers
- The Section
- Configuring Handlers
- The server-status Handler
- Overview of Filters
- Configuring Filters
SSI
- Overview of SSI
- Configuring SSI
- Using SSI Directives
Managing Scripts
- Overview of scripting options
- The mod_perl Module
- Configuring mod_perl
- Installing PHP on Windows
- Configuring PHP
Security
- Common Security Issues with Apache
- Dynamic Content Issues
- Authentication
- Authorization
- Access Control
- Unix File Permissions
- Configuring Apache for SSL
- Overview of SSL
- Installing mod_ssl
- Generating SSL certificates
- Configuring mod_ssl
Course Testimonials
I am new to Apache, a lot to learn, more than expected and I enjoyed it.
This class changed my life. I will never be the same again.
Excellent Format of Training... Excellent trainer... Its nice learning from somebody that actually uses the software, not just read it from a book... Thank You
Excellent Class. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!
Instructor is very knowledgeable and articulate.
Awesome place overall, class was enjoyable, well as most go anyway. I would recommend this faciility to anyone asking.
Sasa was great! Outstanding instructor...really knows is craft.
For a two-day class, I definitely learned a lot! Highly recommended, if you don't have the time to attend a semester or quarter course at a college or wherever.
Without exaggeration, I can wholeheartedly say that this was the best training class I've ever taken. [the instructor] was an outstanding instructor and demonstrated time and time again how well he knows Apache. I was truly blown away by how useful and informative it was. Highly recommended!
I enjoyed this class very much and learned a great deal. I also give Marakana and A+ for not cancelling the class because I was the only student. This gave me the opportunity to have full instructor focus and made the experience that much more valuable. Thank you Marakana!
Thanks Marakana for providing training on open source products. The instructor was very knowledgeable and professional of the subject matter. The training facility was very nice, did not feel like your normal training facility.
This training was fantastic. It exceeded my expectations in almost every way. As an experienced administrator it was valuable to review foundational information and build a deep understanding of concepts I might use everyday but self-taught and were always a bit of a black box. Advanced topics were clearly explained and placed in the context of the application as a whole. This course had lots of theory, but was consistently considered in a practical setting. The instructor was a rock-star who is clearly an accomplished expert. This training delivered in terms of content, experience and value for dollar. The next time I need technical training I will definitely go to Marakana first.
I would consider taking other classes in the future!!!
Indispensible . Absolutely fabulous course. Learned so much even after using apache for 10+ years.
